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Sour Cream Banana Bread

Moist and Delicious Sour Cream Banana Bread Recipe

This Sour Cream Banana Bread is moist, easy to make, and perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter melted
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar light brown works in a pinch
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Sour Cream essential for texture
  • 2 large Large Eggs can use flax eggs for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract optional but recommended
  • 3 large Ripe Bananas well spotted but not mushy
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour gluten-free flour can be used with adjustments
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon optional
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips or Nuts fold in before baking

Equipment

  • 9-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Sour Cream Banana Bread
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine melted unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar, whisk until smooth.
  3. Mix in the sour cream, then add the eggs one at a time, stirring well after each addition. Incorporate vanilla extract and mashed bananas.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually fold this into the wet mixture.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45 to 55 minutes. Check for doneness at the 40-minute mark.
  6. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to use very ripe bananas for the best flavor. Avoid overmixing and cover with foil towards the end of baking if needed.

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